CVE-2024-10820: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WooCommerce Upload Files
The WooCommerce Upload Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the upload_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 84.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) due to inadequate validation of file types in the upload_files() function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may be leveraged to execute remote code on the server hosting the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 84.3 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the critical CVSS score, the impact is severe and could result in full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict or disable the plugin's file upload functionality if possible, and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid exposing the upload functionality to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch or temporary mitigation.
CVE-2024-10820: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in WooCommerce Upload Files
Description
The WooCommerce Upload Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the upload_files() function in all versions up to, and including, 84.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) due to inadequate validation of file types in the upload_files() function. This flaw enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may be leveraged to execute remote code on the server hosting the plugin. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 84.3 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the critical CVSS score, the impact is severe and could result in full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict or disable the plugin's file upload functionality if possible, and monitor for suspicious file uploads. Avoid exposing the upload functionality to untrusted users. Follow vendor updates closely for an official patch or temporary mitigation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-04T19:25:58.289Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dfeb7ef31ef0b5926f4
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:42 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 5:52:17 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 4:16:43 AM
Views: 28
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